Kent Foray in May 2021

 Most years, Bob and I go on a day-trip into Kent to have a wander around some semi-ancient woodlands that abound with natural gems.

 On 20th May 2021, we set off from East Sussex in dull, cool conditions but were hopeful that a few spells of sunshine would assist us during the day. However, the weather conditions remained overcast and chilly all day.

It was no surprise that we had the sites to ourselves for the day but all was not lost.

Duke of Burgundy (Hamearis lucina) (male) 

(freshly emerged and still drying its wings)

Misumena vatia (Crab Spider sp.)

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera)

(typical form)

var. ochroleuca

Herb Paris (Paris quadrifolia)

Back in East Sussex during the Autumn, Bob, David and I came across this rather lovely plant, as we searched for the elusive Devil's Fingers Fungus.

Marsh Gentian (Gentiana pneumonanthe)